Frequently Asked Questions

Saint Louis University is working to identify and answer the many questions you may
have about COVID-19 and its impact on you and the University. We will continue to
update and add to these FAQs as needed.

For general information about the COVID-19 virus, including the latest information
on spread, symptoms, treatment and who is at risk, visit the Centers for Disease Control's Coronavirus (COVID-19) website .

The Grand Forest Apartments have been designated for health care workers and other
emergency personnel who need to isolate. An employee isolating in Grand Forest has
tested positive for COVID-19. The Village Apartments have been designed for students
living on campus who need to isolate. At this time, we have had no on-campus students with a need for isolated housing.

Several students and an employee who traveled abroad have tested positive for COVID-19
during the past few weeks. None of the individuals came onto campus after returning
the U.S. and all have been isolating at their respective off-campus residences, both
in and outside of Missouri.

Yes. SLU has a series of plans in place for any number of circumstances. The University
also has tested plans and protocols in place for pandemic situations, should that
need arise.

President Pestello launched a task force, including SLU’s infectious disease experts,
to closely monitor the situation. This group, and the University leadership more broadly,
continues to follow the lead of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) as we work to
maintain the health and safety of our community.

As campus-wide guidance changes, the University is working to communicate that to
students, faculty and staff.

Patients who meet clinical criteria to be tested for COVID-19 will be able to get
tested. At this time, we do not have wide access to testing and cannot provide it
for individuals who do not have any symptoms. Because kits are currently limited,
we cannot be used at this time for healthy individuals.

If you are experiencing severe or life-threatening symptoms, call 911.

Employees: Call your primary care physician or Employee Health at 314-268-5499. SLU has established
the Office of Employee Health as a central point of contact for all employees across
the entire University who are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 or have tested positive. All
faculty, staff, clinicians, residents and fellows must contact the Office of Employee Health if they are exhibiting signs of or have been
exposed to COVID-19, or if they are under self-isolation due to a confirmed exposure

Students: Call Student Health at 314-977-2323. If it after hours, ask to connect to our on-call
nurse. Student Health will not take walk-in appointments - students will be directed
to call our triage nurse for a phone assessment. This is for the safety of all of
our students to further mitigate the spread of the virus. Always call first– a phone assessment must be completed before in-person evaluation or diagnostic testing.

You can practice everyday healthy habits to help prevent the spread of any illness,
including influenza and the coronavirus, which have similar symptoms. According to
the CDC , these include:

Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.

Stay home when you are sick.

Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.

Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household
cleaning spray or wipe.

Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after
going to the bathroom, before eating, and after you cough, sneeze or blow your nose.
If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer (at least
60% alcohol).

University leaders recognize that students, faculty, and staff from areas that are
highly affected by COVID-19 – or with family in those areas – may have growing concerns
about the outbreak.

If you know a student who may be feeling stressed or is struggling mentally or emotionally,
please remind them that support and resources are available through International
Services, the Student Health Center, the University Counseling Center, the Dean of
Students and Campus Ministry.

If you know a faculty and staff member who may be struggling, you can encourage them
to reach out to SLU's Employee Assistance Program.

At any time, if you or someone you know is in crisis, you can also call the National
Suicide Prevision Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), or text the National Alliance
on Mental Illness at 741741.